Contract Compliance Senior Consultant

Withum; East Brunswick Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Withum’s Risk Advisory practice is growing as we seek a Contract Compliance Senior Consultant to perform royalty audits, franchise compliance audits, revenue participation audits, lease review, vendor audits and related contract projects. Hybrid role with offices in New York, Whippany, East Brunswick, Red Bank, Princeton, or Philadelphia.

The ideal candidate has a CPA or is pursuing CPA/CFE, 3+ years in a public accounting firm, strong client service skills and solid Excel/data analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Licensed CPA or working toward CPA/CFE; certifications considered.
• 3+ years of experience at a public accounting firm or in contract compliance engagements.
• Strong client service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to interpret contracts.
• Experience evaluating and interpreting contractual obligations; knowledge of ICFR, Revenue, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial Close, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit teams with planning and testing of franchisees’ and licensees’ compliance and related contractual obligations.
• Analyze franchisees’ and licensees’ financial records to determine reportable income and other obligations.
• Conduct independent research on franchisees, owners, and related parties within contractual relationships.
• Manage project processes and ensure timely completion; communicate with clients for cooperation.
• Prepare work papers summarizing evidentiary data, conclusions, and findings for clients.
• Document franchisees’ and licensees’ responses and verify compliance with contract obligations.
• Prepare written reports with explanations of processes, responses, and recalculation of fees due.

Skills

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Data analytics tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Description

The Risk Advisory practice at Withum is experiencing significant growth driven by market demand for assurance services. Our team is seeking a Contract Compliance Senior Consultant with experience performing royalty audits, franchise compliance audits, revenue participation audits, lease agreement reviews, vendor audits, and contractual based projects.

The Senior Consultant can be based in our New York, NY; Whippany, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Princeton, NJ; or Philadelphia, PA office. This position is a hybrid role (3 days in the office).

Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live theWithum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.

How You’ll Spend Your Time

• Assisting audit teams with planning and testing of franchisees and licensees’ compliance, financial and brand management, with the contractual obligations for all contract compliance audits
• Performing analysis of the franchisees and licensees’ financial records to determine reportable income and other contractual obligations
• Perform independent research on franchisees, owners, and related parties and businesses to the contractual relationship
• Manage the project process and ensure the timeliness of completion, and communicate with the clients to ensure their cooperation
• Preparing work papers summarizing evidentiary data obtained, conclusions reached, and findings due to our clients
• Document the franchisees and licensees’ response to our testing and verify if the response is in accordance with the contract obligations
• Prepare a written report with a documented explanation of the process, franchisees and licensees’ response, and the recalculation of fees due to our clients based on the reporting requirements

The Kind of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA/CFE certification, or other equivalent certifications
• 3+ years of experience working for a public accounting firm or performing contract compliance engagements
• Effective client service and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience evaluating, analyzing and interpreting contractual obligations
• Strong excel and other data analytic software skills
• Knowledge of various business processes including ICFR, Revenue, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial Close, etc.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment

The compensation for this position will vary by location. If you reside in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, please see below. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.

New York - $90,000 - $110,000

NJ/Pennsylvania - $85,000 - $110,000

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.